The Stroller, May 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Anniversary celebration set at Concordia at Rebecca
Concordia at Rebecca Residence, 3746 Cedar Ridge Road, West Deer, will host a celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the facility.
There will be music from the Highlife Band, food trucks, historical displays, a caricature artist, free refreshments and tours of the facility.
Concordia at Rebecca was constructed in 1999 and opened March 14, 2004. The public is welcome. For details, call Phil Ricci at 724-444-0660.
Senior social to offer information, activities
A senior social will be from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle in Frazer.
Sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Williams, there will be activities, assistance with tech support, and information about safe and healthy movement.
For details, call 724-224-2131.
West Deer rec board plans food truck festival
A food truck festival will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at West Deer Senior Center, 4834 Gibsonia Road.
The event is sponsored by the township parks and recreation board.
Calendar
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
Tuesday and Thursday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Freeport
Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will have a yard sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.
Harrison
Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Senior Outreach from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Shevawn Timko will discuss farmers market vouchers, energy assistance, Access 65+ and more. Bring ID to register for a transportation program. No reservations required, just drop by. Details: 724-226-3491.
Tuesday: The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free seminar, “Scooter the Therapy Cat,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation, One Acee Drive. Dr. Betsy Kay Kennon, a volunteer veterinarian with Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, will discuss her book and the benefits of pet therapy to humans. Free copies of the book will be given out while supplies last. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.
Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Very low-cost clothing available for men, women and children. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who have not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Leechburg
Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.
Lower Burrell
Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.
New Kensington
Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Plum
Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.
Tarentum
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Wednesday: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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